Discover the secrets of Roman London with this invaluable and lavishly
illustrated travel companion that blends history and self-guided walks
to explore all visible Roman remains throughout Greater London. Much
more than a simple guidebook, Exploring Roman London is an
indispensable guide for anyone interested in the early history of
England's capital city. In addition to containing information on every
site in London where Roman remains can be seen, the history of the
foundation of the city and its subsequent development is meticulously
chronicled. Each chapter deals with a different aspect of the first
incarnation of London, when the invading Romans established their
settlement in the 1st century CE. Even those who pride themselves on
their knowledge of the city will find much here which is new to them,
as street-by-street instructions for self-guided walks around central
London allow those interested to follow the hidden rivers and lost
roads of the Roman town. Exploring Roman London describes the many
fragments of Roman London on open display in the city, most of which
are quite unknown to the average citizen. From the huge statue of
Minerva which was standing unnoticed in a churchyard until two years
ago, to the Roman house which lies in a church crypt, this book will
allow anyone curious about London's history to examinethe
archaeology for themselves.
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ISBN
9781399058506
Publisert
2023
Utgiver
Vendor
Pen and Sword History
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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